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Awadhare P, Barot K, Frydson I, Balakumar N, Doerr D, Bhalala U. Impact of Quality Improvement Bundle on Compliance with Resuscitation Guidelines during In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Children. Crit Care Res Pract 2023; 2023:6875754. [PMID: 36937742 PMCID: PMC10019965 DOI: 10.1155/2023/6875754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Introduction Various quality improvement (QI) interventions have been individually assessed for the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). We aimed to assess the QI bundle (hands-on training and debriefing) for the quality of CPR in our children's hospital. We hypothesized that the QI bundle improves the quality of CPR in hospitalized children. Methods We initiated a QI bundle (hands-on training and debriefing) in August 2017. We conducted a before-after analysis comparing the CPR quality during July 2013-May 2017 (before) and January 2018-December 2020 (after). We collected data from the critical events logbook on CPR duration, chest compressions (CC) rate, ventilation rate (VR), the timing of first dose of epinephrine, blood pressure (BP), end-tidal CO2 (EtCO2), and vital signs monitoring during CPR. We performed univariate analysis and presented data as the median interquartile range (IQR) and in percentage as appropriate. Results We compared data from 58 CPR events versus 41 CPR events before and after QI bundle implementation, respectively. The median (IQR) CPR duration for the pre- and post-QI bundle was 5 (1-13) minutes and 3 minutes (1.25-10), and the timing of the first dose of epinephrine was 2 (1-2) minutes and 2 minutes (1-5), respectively. We observed an improvement in compliance with the CC rate (100-120 per minute) from 72% events before versus 100% events after QI bundle implementation (p=0.0009). Similarly, there was a decrease in CC interruptions and hyperventilation rates from 100% to 50% (p=0.016) and 100% vs. 63% (p=<0.0001) events before vs. after QI bundle implementation, respectively. We also observed improvement in BP monitoring from 36% before versus 60% after QI bundle (p=0.014). Conclusion Our QI bundle (hands-on training and debriefing) was associated with improved compliance with high-quality CPR in children.
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- 2Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- 3Children's Hospital of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- 3Children's Hospital of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- 1Driscoll Children's Hospital, Corpus Christi, TX, USA
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Analysis of Emergency Medical Response Team Performance during the International Winter Championships in Emergency Medicine. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58111578. [DOI: 10.3390/medicina58111578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Conducting advanced life support (ALS) according to the guidelines of the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) requires medical personnel to implement the appropriate emergency actions. In particular, these actions include chest compressions, airway management, artificial ventilation, defibrillation and the administering of medicines. An appropriate training system enables members of medical response teams (MRT) to acquire the essential knowledge and skills necessary to correctly conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). One way to improve the quality of interventions by MRT personnel is participation in emergency medicine championships. Materials and Methods: The research analysed assessment cards for tasks carried out during the International Winter Championships in Emergency Medicine in the years 2013–2020. The assessed tasks were prepared and led by European Resuscitation Council instructors of advanced life support. During ten-minute scenarios of simulated sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in adults, the judges assessed the compliance of procedures with current ERC guidelines. This research analysed the performance of 309 teams from Poland made up of paramedics from medical response units from all over the country. Results: In most cases, the study showed significant differences in the percentage of correctly performed procedures between years. Most often, the highest percentage of correctly performed procedures was recorded in 2019 and 2020. The lowest percentage of correctly performed procedures was most often recorded in 2013. In subsequent years, the percentage of use of tracheal intubation decreased (from 54.76% to 31.25%) in favour of an increase in the use of supraglottic airway device SAD (from 35.71% to 59.38%). Conclusions: The research has shown that in subsequent years of the Championships, the quality of the majority of assessed procedures carried out by members of MRT gradually improved. The research authors also observed that in subsequent years, the percentage of intubations decreased in favour of SAD.
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Sellmann T, Alchab S, Wetzchewald D, Meyer J, Rassaf T, Thal SC, Burisch C, Marsch S, Breuckmann F. Simulation-based randomized trial of medical emergency cognitive aids. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2022; 30:45. [PMID: 35820939 PMCID: PMC9277856 DOI: 10.1186/s13049-022-01028-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Medical emergencies are complex and stressful, especially for the young and inexperienced. Cognitive aids (CA) have been shown to facilitate management of simulated medical emergencies by experienced teams. In this randomized trial we evaluated guideline adherence and treatment efficacy in simulated medical emergencies managed by residents with and without CA. METHODS Physicians attending educational courses executed simulated medical emergencies. Teams were randomly assigned to manage emergencies with or without CA. Primary outcome was risk reduction of essential working steps. Secondary outcomes included prior experience in emergency medicine and CA, perceptions of usefulness, clinical relevance, acceptability, and accuracy in CA selection. Participants were grouped as "medical" (internal medicine and neurology) and "perioperative" (anesthesia and surgery) regarding their specialty. The study was designed as a prospective randomized single-blind study that was approved by the ethical committee of the University Duisburg-Essen (19-8966-BO). TRIAL REGISTRATION DRKS, DRKS00024781. Registered 16 March 2021-Retrospectively registered, http://www.drks.de/DRKS00024781 . RESULTS Eighty teams participated in 240 simulated medical emergencies. Cognitive aid usage led to 9% absolute and 15% relative risk reduction. Per protocol analysis showed 17% absolute and 28% relative risk reduction. Wrong CA were used in 4%. Cognitive aids were judged as helpful by 94% of the participants. Teams performed significantly better when emergency CA were available (p < 0.05 for successful completion of critical work steps). Stress reduction using CA was more likely in "medical" than in "perioperative" subspecialties (3.7 ± 1.2 vs. 2.9 ± 1.2, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In a high-fidelity simulation study, CA usage was associated with significant reduction of incorrect working steps in medical emergencies management and was characterized by high acceptance. These findings suggest that CA for medical emergencies may have the potential to improve emergency care.
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- Timur Sellmann
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Bethesda Hospital, Heerstrasse 219, 47053 Duisburg, Germany ,grid.412581.b0000 0000 9024 6397Department of Anaesthesiology I, Witten-Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, Herz-Jesu-Hospital Dernbach, Dernbach, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Operative Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, St. Marien-Hospital, Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany
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- grid.5718.b0000 0001 2187 5445Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- grid.412581.b0000 0000 9024 6397Department of Anaesthesiology I, Witten-Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- State of North Rhine-Westphalia / Regional Government, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- grid.410567.1Department of Medical Intensive Care, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, Herz-Jesu-Hospital Dernbach, Dernbach, Germany ,Institution for Emergency Medicine, Arnsberg, Germany ,grid.5718.b0000 0001 2187 5445Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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Visual attention during pediatric resuscitation with feedback devices: a randomized simulation study. Pediatr Res 2022; 91:1762-1768. [PMID: 34290385 PMCID: PMC9270220 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-021-01653-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of feedback devices on visual attention and the quality of pediatric resuscitation. METHODS This was a randomized cross-over simulation study at the Medical University of Vienna. Participants were students and neonatal providers performing four resuscitation scenarios with the support of feedback devices randomized. The primary outcome was the quality of resuscitation. Secondary outcomes were total dwell time (=total duration of visit time) on areas of interest and the workload of participants. RESULTS Forty participants were analyzed. Overall, chest compression (P < 0.001) and ventilation quality were significantly better (P = 0.002) when using a feedback device. Dwell time on the feedback device was 40.1% in the ventilation feedback condition and 48.7% in the chest compression feedback condition. In both conditions, participants significantly reduced attention from the infant's chest and mask (72.9 vs. 32.6% and 21.9 vs. 12.7%). Participants' subjective workload increased by 3.5% (P = 0.018) and 8% (P < 0.001) when provided with feedback during a 3-min chest compression and ventilation scenario, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The quality of pediatric resuscitation significantly improved when using real-time feedback. However, attention shifted from the manikin and other equipment to the feedback device and subjective workload increased, respectively. IMPACT Cardiopulmonary resuscitation with feedback devices results in a higher quality of resuscitation and has the potential to lead to a better outcome for patients. Feedback devices consume attention from resuscitation providers. Feedback devices were associated with a shift of visual attention to the feedback devices and an increased workload of participants. Increased workload for providers and benefits for resuscitation quality need to be balanced for the best effect.
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Lauridsen KG, Løfgren B, Brogaard L, Paltved C, Hvidman L, Krogh K. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training for Healthcare Professionals: A Scoping Review. Simul Healthc 2022; 17:170-182. [PMID: 34652328 DOI: 10.1097/sih.0000000000000608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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SUMMARY STATEMENT The optimal strategy for training cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for healthcare professionals remains to be determined. This scoping review aimed to describe the emerging evidence for CPR training for healthcare professionals.We screened 7605 abstracts and included 110 studies in this scoping review on CPR training for healthcare professionals. We assessed the included articles for evidence for the following topics: training duration, retraining intervals, e-learning, virtual reality/augmented reality/gamified learning, instructor-learner ratio, equipment and manikins, other aspects of contextual learning content, feedback devices, and feedback/debriefing. We found emerging evidence supporting the use of low-dose, high-frequency training with e-learning to achieve knowledge, feedback devices to perform high-quality chest compressions, and in situ team simulations with debriefings to improve the performance of provider teams.
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- Kasper Glerup Lauridsen
- From the Department of Medicine (K.G.L., B.L.), Randers Regional Hospital, Randers; Research Center for Emergency Medicine (K.G.L., B.L., K.K.), Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark; Center for Simulation, Innovation, and Advanced Education (K.G.L.), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia; Department of Clinical Medicine (B.L.), Aarhus University; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (L.B., L.H.), Aarhus University Hospital; Corporate HR Midtsim (C.P.) Central Denmark Region; and Department of Anesthesiology, Aarhus University Hospital (K.K.), Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Gröpel P, Wagner M, Bibl K, Schwarz H, Eibensteiner F, Berger A, Cardona FS. Provider Visual Attention Correlates With the Quality of Pediatric Resuscitation: An Observational Eye-Tracking Study. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:867304. [PMID: 35685920 PMCID: PMC9171025 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.867304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Eye-tracking devices are an innovative tool to understand providers' attention during stressful medical tasks. The knowledge about what gaze behaviors improve (or harm) the quality of clinical care can substantially improve medical training. The aim of this study is to identify gaze behaviors that are related to the quality of pediatric resuscitation. Methods Forty students and healthcare providers performed a simulated pediatric life support scenario, consisting of a chest compression task and a ventilation task, while wearing eye-tracking glasses. Skill Reporter software measured chest compression (CC) quality and Neo Training software measured ventilation quality. Main eye-tracking parameters were ratio [the number of participants who attended a certain area of interest (AOI)], dwell time (total amount of time a participant attended an AOI), the number of revisits (how often a participant returned his gaze to an AOI), and the number of transitions between AOIs. Results The most salient AOIs were infant chest and ventilation mask (ratio = 100%). During CC task, 41% of participants also focused on ventilation bag and 59% on study nurse. During ventilation task, the ratio was 61% for ventilation bag and 36% for study nurse. Percentage of correct CC rate was positively correlated with dwell time on infant chest (p = 0.044), while the overall CC quality was negatively correlated with dwelling outside of pre-defined task-relevant AOIs (p = 0.018). Furthermore, more dwell time on infant chest predicted lower leakage (p = 0.042). The number of transitions between AOIs was unrelated to CC parameters, but correlated negatively with mask leak during ventilations (p = 0.014). Participants with high leakage shifted their gaze more often between ventilation bag, ventilation mask, and task-irrelevant environment. Conclusion Infant chest and ventilation mask are the most salient AOIs in pediatric basic life support. Especially the infant chest AOI gives beneficial information for the resuscitation provider. In contrast, attention to task-irrelevant environment and frequent gaze shifts seem to harm the quality of care.
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- Peter Gröpel
- Division of Sport Psychology, Department of Sport Sciences, Centre for Sport Science and University Sports, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Outcomes of Simulation-Based Experiences Related to Family Presence During Resuscitation: A Systematic Review. Clin Simul Nurs 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ecns.2022.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Yousef N, Moreau R, Soghier L. Simulation in neonatal care: towards a change in traditional training? Eur J Pediatr 2022; 181:1429-1436. [PMID: 35020049 PMCID: PMC8753020 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-022-04373-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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UNLABELLED Simulation has traditionally been used in neonatal medicine for educational purposes which include training of novice learners, maintaining competency of health care providers, and training of multidisciplinary teams to handle crisis situations such as neonatal resuscitation. Current guidelines recommend the use of simulation as an education tool in neonatal practice. The place of simulation-based education has gradually expanded, including in limited resource settings, and is starting to show its impact on improving patient outcomes on a global basis. Over the past years, simulation has become a cornerstone in clinical settings with the goal of establishing high quality, safe, reliable systems. The aim of this review is to describe neonatal simulation training as an effective tool to improve quality of care and patient outcomes, and to encourage the use of simulation-based training in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for not only education, but equally for team building, risk management and quality improvement. CONCLUSION Simulation is a promising tool to improve patient safety, team performance, and ultimately patient outcomes, but scarcity of data on clinically relevant outcomes makes it difficult to estimate its real impact. The integration of simulation into the clinical reality with a goal of establishing high quality, safe, reliable, and robust systems to improve patient safety and patient outcomes in neonatology must be a priority. WHAT IS KNOWN • Simulation-based education has traditionally focused on procedural and technical skills. • Simulation-based training is effective in teaching non-technical skills such as communication, leadership, and teamwork, and is recommended in neonatal resuscitation. WHAT IS NEW • There is emerging evidence for the impact of simulation-based training on patient outcomes in neonatal care, but data on clinically relevant outcomes are scarce. • Simulation is a promising tool for establishing high quality, safe, reliable, and robust systems to improve patient safety and patient outcomes.
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- Nadya Yousef
- Division of Pediatrics and Neonatal Critical Care, Dept of Perinatal Medicine, "A.Béclère" Medical Center, Paris Saclay University Hospitals, APHP, Paris, France.
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- Division of Pediatrics and Neonatal Critical Care, Dept of Perinatal Medicine, “A.Béclère” Medical Center, Paris Saclay University Hospitals, APHP, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatrics, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC USA ,Department of Neonatology, Children’s National, Washington, DC USA
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Auerbach M, Patterson M, Mills WA, Katznelson J. The Implementation of a Collaborative Pediatric Telesimulation Intervention in Rural Critical Access Hospitals. AEM EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2021; 5:e10558. [PMID: 34124506 PMCID: PMC8171786 DOI: 10.1002/aet2.10558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Over 5.8 million pediatric visits to rural emergency department (EDs) occur each year in the United States. Most rural EDs care for less than five pediatric patients per day and are not well prepared for pediatrics. Simulation has been associated with improvements in pediatric preparedness. The implementation of pediatric simulation in rural settings is challenging due to limited access to equipment and pediatric specialists. Telesimulation involves a remote facilitator interacting with onsite learners. This article aims to describe the implementation experiences and participant feedback of a 1-year remotely facilitated pediatric emergency telesimulation program in three critical-access hospitals. METHODS Three hospitals were recruited to participate with a nurse manager serving as the on-site lead. The managers worked with a study investigator to set up the simulation technology during an in-person pilot testing visit with the off-site facilitators. A curriculum consisting of eight pediatric telesimulations and debriefings was conducted over a 12-month period. Participant feedback was collected via a paper survey after each simulation. Implementation metrics were collected after each session including technical and logistic issues. RESULTS Of 147 participant feedback surveys 90% reported that pediatric simulations should be conducted on a regular basis and overall feedback was positive. Forty-seven of 48 simulations were completed on the first attempt with few major technologic issues. The most common issue encountered related to the simulator not working correctly locally and involved the facilitator running the session without the heart and lung sounds. All debriefings occurred without any issues. CONCLUSIONS This replicable telesimulation program can be used in the small, rural hospital setting, overcoming time and distance barriers and lending pediatric emergency medicine expertise to the education of critical-access hospital providers.
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- Marc Auerbach
- Departments of Emergency Medicine and PediatricsYale University School of MedicineNew HavenCTUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of Florida College of MedicineGainsvilleFLUSA
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- Department of PediatricsUniversity of North Carolina School of MedicineChapel HillNCUSA
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- Department of PediatricsJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMDUSA
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Weile J, Nebsbjerg MA, Ovesen SH, Paltved C, Ingeman ML. Simulation-based team training in time-critical clinical presentations in emergency medicine and critical care: a review of the literature. Adv Simul (Lond) 2021; 6:3. [PMID: 33472706 PMCID: PMC7816464 DOI: 10.1186/s41077-021-00154-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of simulation-based team training has increased over the past decades. Simulation-based team training within emergency medicine and critical care contexts is best known for its use by trauma teams and teams involved in cardiac arrest. In the domain of emergency medicine, simulation-based team training is also used for other typical time-critical clinical presentations. We aimed to review the existing literature and current state of evidence pertaining to non-technical skills obtained via simulation-based team training in emergency medicine and critical care contexts, excluding trauma and cardiac arrest contexts. METHODS This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) statement. Before the initiation of the study, the protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) database. We conducted a systematic literature search of 10 years of publications, up to December 17, 2019, in the following databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL. Two authors independently reviewed all the studies and extracted data. RESULTS Of the 456 studies screened, 29 trials were subjected to full-text review, and 13 studies were included in the final review. None of the studies was randomized controlled trials, and no studies compared simulation training to different modalities of training. Studies were heterogeneous; they applied simulation-training concepts of different durations and intensities and used different outcome measures for non-technical skills. Two studies reached Kirkpatrick level 3. Out of the remaining 11 studies, nine reached Kirkpatrick level 2, and two reached Kirkpatrick level 1. CONCLUSIONS The literature on simulation-based team training in emergency medicine is heterogeneous and sparse, but somewhat supports the hypothesis that simulation-based team training is beneficial to teams' knowledge and attitudes toward non-technical skills (Kirkpatrick level 2). Randomized trials are called for to clarify the effect of simulation compared to other modalities of team training. Future research should focus on the transfer of skills and investigate improvements in patient outcomes (Kirkpatrick level 4).
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- Jesper Weile
- Emergency Department, Regional Hospital Horsens, Horsens, Denmark. .,Research Center for Emergency Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 161, 8200, Aarhus, Denmark.
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- Research Center for Emergency Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 161, 8200, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Research Center for Emergency Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 161, 8200, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Internal Medicine, Regional Hospital West Jutland, Herning, Denmark
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Armstrong P, Peckler B, Pilkinton-Ching J, McQuade D, Rogan A. Effect of simulation training on nurse leadership in a shared leadership model for cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the emergency department. Emerg Med Australas 2020; 33:255-261. [PMID: 32856402 DOI: 10.1111/1742-6723.13605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Empowering a senior nurse in a shared leadership role has been proposed as a more efficient set up for the cardiac arrest team in ED. In this model, a senior nurse leads the cardiac arrest algorithm which allows cognitive off-loading of the lead emergency physician. The emergency physician is then more available to perform tasks such as echocardiography and exclude reversible causes. Simulation provides an opportunity for training and practice of this shared leadership model. We hypothesised that a structured simulation training programme that focused on implementing a nurse and doctor shared leadership model for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), would improve leadership and teamwork quality in the setting of cardiac arrest as measured by a Trauma Non-technical Skills (T-NOTECHS) teamwork scale. METHODS Fifteen senior ED nurses participated in this pre-interventional post-observational study. Training consisted of a didactic course on team leadership and crisis resource management (CRM) followed by 4 × 10-min resuscitation scenarios with a structured debrief focusing on team leadership skills and CRM. The primary outcome was measured on scenarios 1 and 4 using a modified T-NOTECHS teamwork scale. RESULTS A statistically significant increase in the T-NOTECHS scale was detected for the measures of leadership (P = 0.0028), CRM (P = 0.0001), adherence to New Zealand Resuscitation Council ALS algorithm (P = 0.0088) and situational awareness (P = 0.0002). CONCLUSION The present study shows that a short simulation training programme improved nurse leadership and teamwork performance in the setting of a shared leadership model for CPR in the ED which could easily be replicated in other departments.
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- Patrick Armstrong
- Wellington Emergency Department, Wellington Regional Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Wellington Emergency Department, Wellington Regional Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Wellington Emergency Department, Wellington Regional Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Wellington Emergency Department, Wellington Regional Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery and Anaesthesia, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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